Rosanna Arquette on Quentin Tarantino's Use of N-Word: Racist, Creepy Rosanna Arquette has criticized Quentin Tarantino’s continued use of the N-word in his films, calling it “racist and creepy.” During an interview with The Times U.K., the actress reflected on her role in Pulp Fiction, which she described as “iconic” and “great,” but she expressed frustration over Tarantino’s repeated use of the word. “I cannot stand that he has been given a hall pass,” she said, arguing that the term is not artistic but rather a harmful racial slur. Arquette’s comments come amid ongoing debates about Tarantino’s use of the N-word in his filmography. His 2012 film Django Unchained sparked significant controversy for its frequent use of the term, with over 110 instances in the script. The film, which stars Jamie Foxx as a formerly enslaved man, faced criticism for its portrayal of race and the repeated use of the slur. Spike Lee, the director of Malcolm X, publicly condemned the film in 2012, calling it “disrespectful to my ancestors.” He criticized Tarantino’s “excessive use of the N-word” but clarified that he did not accuse the director of being racist. Tarantino has defended his use of the term, arguing that it is a narrative tool. At the 2013 Golden Globes, after winning for Django Unchained, he addressed critics who wanted him to “soften” the word. “I would never do that when it comes to my characters,” he said, emphasizing his commitment to his storytelling. Tarantino has also dismissed past criticism, stating in 2012 that no social critique had influenced his work. “I believe in what I’m doing wholeheartedly and passionately,” he told The Hollywood Reporter at the time.#rosanna_arquette #quentin_tarantino #the_times_uk #django_unchained #spike_lee
